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09/05/2008 18:45:00 Business Wire Domini Resolutions on Other Topics Achieve Success Domini achieved success on a number of other shareholder resolutions, including the following: -- Domini s resolution calling on Becton Dickinson to phase out brominated flame retardants received a strong vote of 36% at the company s annual meeting, the highest ever received for a resolution focused on toxics.

-- Domini withdrew a resolution with American Express in exchange for the company s agreement to begin annual public reporting of its political contributions, including certain payments to trade associations used for political purposes.

Domini s resolution with AT&T on the same topic received a vote of 32% after receiving support from RiskMetrics Group, a leading proxy voting advisory service.

-- Domini withdrew a resolution with J.C.
Penney when the company agreed to develop a policy on the use of PVC plastic in products and packaging and begin replacing PVC with safer, more sustainable materials.

Details on all of the resolutions filed or co-filed by Domini are available at the Shareholder Activism section of Domini s website at www.domini.com.

About Domini Social Investments Domini Social Investments manages more than $1.3 billion in assets for individual and institutional mutual fund investors seeking to create positive change in society by integrating social and environmental standards into their investment decisions.

Two fundamental principles underlie the global investment standards that Domini applies to each of its investment products: the promotion of a society that values human dignity and the enrichment of our natural environment.

Domini views these twin goals as crucial to a healthier, wealthier, and more sustainable world.

Each investor should consider the Domini Funds investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.

Obtain a copy of each Fund s current prospectus for more complete information on these and other topics by calling 1-800-762-6814 or at www.domini.com.

Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

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05/08